Utovlan works in a similar way to the hormone progesterone, which occurs naturally in the body. It delays your period until you stop taking the tablets.

Side effects

Utovlan can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them. The side effects include nausea and skin problems. If you suffer from epilepsy, migraines, asthma, heart or kidney problems, you may find your symptoms are worse while taking Utovlan.

Utovlan can also increase the risk of developing blood clots. This risk may be further increased when taking a long journey, or flying. Taking regular breaks to move around during long journeys may help prevent blood clots.

Try the following steps to help reduce the risk of developing blood clots during flights:

Do exercises such as raising your heels while your toes are still on the floor, then raising your toes while your heels are still on the floor. Do these every half hour or more

Utovlan is the only period delay treatment you can get through Boots Period Delay Online Clinic. Please speak to your GP if you want to know about other options for delaying your period, or if you’re currently taking the contraceptive pill. If you are 55 or over and want to delay your periods, we recommend you speak to your GP.

The online consultation takes about 10 minutes

Prices start from £14.90

Our treatments

You’ll need to take one Utovlan tablet three times a day, starting three days before your period is due and continuing for no more than 14 days afterwards (17 days in total).

Your period will be delayed while you’re taking the tablets and should start within three days of stopping treatment.

Possible side effects

You can read about all the known side effects in the Patient Information Leaflet. If you experience any severe or serious side effects, you should stop taking Utovlan and speak to your local Boots pharmacist or your GP straightaway.

Not suitable for

Women using the contraceptive pill, or any other hormonal contraceptive or hormonal replacement therapy (HRT).